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Recently I heard about Libre, a company that markets clothing for patients on chemo or dialysis. This is wonderful! Someone is thinking about the comfort of those of us who must undergo chemotherapy treatment. I am a few years past chemotherapy, but I remember the struggle of deciding what to wear to be comfortable and warm during those hours I sat in the chemo clinic. I actually spent time reviewing what clothes would be appropriate and convenient for treatment while making me feel good about myself. I don’t apologize for wanting to still look my best while undergoing treatment and spending time at the clinic. My husband would meet me there from work to sit with me during the infusion, so I felt the need to wear makeup and look as attractive as I could.

The solution that I came up with was an Adidas track suit. I liked the weight and comfort of their stretch material, and I liked the zipper down the front for easy access to the port on the left side of my chest where the infusion needle was inserted. The drawstring pants were really easy to wear for the hours I spent in the chair. The black suit with the white stripes down the arm and pants made me look athletic and fashionable — it really made me feel good about myself while also meeting my needs. The only real complaint I had about the suit was that I had to wear a t-shirt underneath so I could remove the jacket when the nurse needed to take a blood sample from my arm. The sleeve of the jacket was quite fitted and wouldn’t push above my elbow.

The Libre clothing for chemotherapy and dialysis would have been the perfect answer for me. They offer a sweatshirt with a half zipper down the front that would be great for port access. The sleeve of the shirt has a zipper available in either the left or right sleeve for access to the arm for needles or infusion — how clever! They also have this style in a sweater and pants to match the tops. Track suits like the one I wore are still a wonderful option too.

Looking good and feeling okay about ourselves during chemotherapy is a goal of many women during breast cancer treatment. My Adidas track suit was a great option for me and Libre clothing is now a dedicated product to provide the same solution. I would love to hear about what you wear during chemotherapy; I am sure other women would too.

Last Updated:4/28/2011

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